What happens if I forget my KeePass password?

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Here's the catch, though: Since KeePass is free, open-source, and not really supported by a central team, if you lose your master password or your key file, you're out of luck. There's no backdoor, no password reset feature, nothing. 19 февр. 2015 г.

How do I recover my KeePass database?

In order to use the repair functionality in KeePass 2. x, first create a new database file. Then, go 'File' → 'Import' and import the corrupted database file, using 'KeePass KDBX (2. x) (Repair Mode)' as format.

Where is KeePass master password stored?

KeePass will store all your passwords in such a database. To create one, click 'File' → 'New...' in the main menu or click the leftmost toolbar button. A window will appear, which prompts you for a master password and/or key file. The database will be encrypted with the password you enter here.

Can you crack KeePass?

It's certainly possible to crack a KeePass database, but is it practical? I often wondered this, not just as a security-conscious KeePass user, but as someone who forgot the password to one of my databases.

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